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Tavares

County:
Lake County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
12.342
State:
Florida

Tavares is a city located in Lake County, Florida. Tavares has a 2025 population of 22,007 . It is also the county seat of Lake County . Tavares is currently growing at a rate of 3.96% annually and its population has increased by 15.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,019 in 2020.

The median household income in Tavares is $57,644 with a poverty rate of 8.67%. The median age in Tavares is 54.6 years: 50.5 years for males, and 59 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.4 males.

22K
Total Population
1,783
Density (mi²)
839 3.96%
Growth

Tavares Population

Tavares Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Tavares includes 73.5% White, 9.75% Black or African American, 5.13% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (73.5%)

Black or African American (9.75%)

Two or more races (8.44%)

Other race (5.13%)

Asian (2.93%)

Native American (0.25%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White14,50773.5%
Black or African American1,9249.75%
Two or more races1,6668.44%
Other race1,0135.13%
Asian5792.93%
Native American490.25%

Tavares Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Tavares' average per capita income is $42,388. Household income levels show a median of $57,644. The poverty rate stands at 8.67%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$85,154-
Families$77,901$105,065
Households$57,644$82,592
Non Families$36,446$47,538

$42,388

Average Income

$57,644

Median Household Income

8.67%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)